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(noun) the position of the head of the Department of Defense; "the position of Defense Secretary was created in 1947" |
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Synonyms: Secretary of Defense |
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Related Words: secretaryship |
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(noun) the person who holds the secretaryship of the Defense Department; "the first Defense Secretary was James V. Forrestal who was appointed by Truman" |
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Synonyms: Secretary of Defense |
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Related Words: secretary |
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